Chapter 3: Tutor Session

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Jihoon was snuggled into his warm bed. Not ready for today. Groaning, he puts off the morning alarm on his phone. Stretching his body and yawning. He got out of bed. He walks to the bathroom and turns the warm water on. Step in the side, the water relaxed his tensed muscles. His mind wondered how it was going to play out. He wondered why the teacher asked him to tutor Seungmin. Did the teacher even feel the strong tension in the air when they were together in one room. Letting out a sigh, he steps on to the mat, reaching for the towel. Wrapping the towel around his body. He walked to his closet. When he was done putting on his school uniform, he started walking to the kitchen. He took out the leftover bulgogi, kimchi, and rice. Done eat he washed the dishes and walked to his front door. Removing his slippers and putting on his school shoes. He opened the front door and closed it again. He started walking to school.

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The bell rang, signalling the start of class. Jihoon took a seat at his desk. "Remember class in a week is the school trip, so be prepared and let your parents know." exclaimed the teacher. He looks around for Seungmin, seeing at the far end of the class. His mind wandering again, barley caught the teacher's intrusions. With a sigh, he noticed Seungmin glance in his direction. For a moment, their eyes met, and Jihoon's stomach tightened. It was only for a second, but that interaction felt like silence in the room deepend as if the two of them shared an unspoken understanding.

The bell rang again, signalling the end of class. Jihoon stood yp slow as the feeling of unsuretendyas he made his way to the door. He was about to step outside when Seungmin approached him, his usual cool demeanour in place.

"Ready for our session?" Jihoon asked, his voice calm, but jihoon could sense a hint of something, uncertainty, maybe? Seungmin nodded, a tight smile pulling at his lips. "Yeah, let's get it over with."

They walked in silence towards the designated study room. The door closed behind them, sealing them in the room, and Jihoon felt the room grow heavier.

"So, what the plan? Jihoon asked, trying to break the ice. Seungmin hesitated before answering. "We just...go over the materials, right? Taking a seat at the desk.

Jihoon nodded again. His mind is already working through the steps. But deep down, he couldn't shake off the feeling that something more was to play here, something that neither of them was willing acknowledged yet.

"Alright, let's get started," jihoon said taking a seat next to him.